What is UMaine like? Is it worth it?

<p>Hello!
I'm currently a junior finally looking at colleges. I live in VA, but would love to get out! I've been looking and considering Maine for sometime now. But since I live in VA, barely anyone goes out of state, especially up north. So I just know what the websites tell me. I'm looking for information on what type of person goes there, what students do at Maine, and what the schools like in general. Also if paying the out of state tuition is worth paying? Thanks</p>